Ultimate Safaris Namibia

As part of Ultimate Safaris' continuing efforts to ensure that our operations stay sustainable on all levels, we have started with the transition of our Windhoek based transfer vehicles to hybrid vehicles.

To mark World Lion Day on August 10th, Ultimate Safaris is investing in a new state-of-the-art research and monitoring vehicle to keep track of the unique desert lion population of northern Namibia.

Our tribe at Ultimate Safaris is delighted with the response to our new CAMP SOSSUS and have now had time to settle into operations there to offer what is required for making CAMP SOSSUS even more family friendly.

Yes, you’ve read that right! We have now had time to align our post-Covid operations properly, and to take into account the experience gained since the opening of ONDULI RIDGE (link) in July 2021.

The Namibian government have just announced their latest plans to curb the spread of Covid-19, and imposed additional restrictions for two weeks as from 1 July 2021.

The Namibian government have just announced their latest plans to curb a centralized spike in Covid-19 cases, and imposed additional restrictions as from 17 June 2021.

Ultimate Safaris is known for pioneering safaris in Namibia. Driven by an enthusiasm to explore and a determination to provide a great service in extreme locations, we started by operating relatively lightweight mobile camps in impossibly remote corners of Namibia more than 20 years ago.

Ultimate Safaris are delighted to announce that the 2022 rates, dates and itineraries for our two guaranteed departure safaris are now finalized.

We hope that all of you are enjoying the changing of the season, and the renewed enthusiasm for travel which is slowly starting to show again. We are encouraged by the early signs of this, with increasing arrivals in Namibia coming into our care.

WISHING ALL OUR VALUED PARTNERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS –  'TIS THE SEASON FOR GIVING! As we reflect on a momentous 2020, we feel it is important to take stock of how we have still been able to enrich lives over the past 12 months.

Since the re-opening of Namibia with more RELAXED REQUIREMENTS, we’ve seen the start of what appears to be a trickle of travellers returning! In recognition of this, we are ensuring that we continue to be as flexible and proactive when it comes to attracting travellers back to Namibia.

NAMIBIA IS OPEN TO ALL!  Ultimate Safaris is a great believer in making the safari arrangements for all their guests as efficient and hassle-free as possible, so we have applied the same logic to this requirement which might otherwise become a serious annoyance and detrimental to guests’ enjoyment of their time in Namibia. This requirement will not be in place indefinitely, but while it is, we want the process needed to comply with it to be as easy and user-friendly as possible.

As negotiations continue in Namibia for a controlled low risk opening of borders, probably with a test-phase being planned imminently, we are preparing to communicate all the hard work that has been done over the last three or so months to ensure that when Namibia does re-open, Ultimate Safaris is prepared.

2020 will be a year we all remember. However, we believe that challenges like these have effects on mind set and pre-conceptions that will redefine our industry.  At Ultimate Safaris we have therefore used this time for introspection and focus on what we think will be required when international travel resumes, in the knowledge that this will not be what it was before for most of the world.

The Namibian government has recently announced their intention to trial the re-opening of our borders for international tourism between 15 July and 15 August, albeit on a limited basis. We are therefore looking at the Terms and Conditions for bookings that will be needed in order to give confidence in a post-COVID-19 booking cycle.

Ultimate Safaris are delighted to announce that the 2021, dates and itineraries for our two guaranteed departure safaris are now finalized.

As a true Namibian Conservation Travel company, conservation forms the foundation of everything we do at Ultimate Safaris.

Ultimate Safaris are delighted to announce that the 2021 rates, dates and itineraries for our two guaranteed departure safaris are now finalized. These are our established and very popular Ultimate Namibia Safari and the later addition, which is the innovative Namibia Under Canvas programme. These safaris guarantee a window seat for all participants as they run with a maximum of 7 passengers, and the small numbers involved may be of considerable appeal in time to come.

The Namibian Tourism Board, together with Venture Media, produced this video to remind us all during these grim times that there is light.  A reminder that tourism needs you, that you should not cancel, just postpone and as the oldest desert in the world, Namibia is patiently waiting for you.

Happy New Year! Unfortunately, the onset of much needed rain in Namibia has caused some damage at Tree Tops Camp at Onguma as one of the rooms was struck by lightning and effectively destroyed towards the end of last year.   Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the damage caused means that Onguma Tree Tops is currently one room short.

Ultimate Safaris are delighted to introduce our newest venture, CAMP ONDULI in Damaraland. This has been established in line with our commitment to help preserve wild places through impact investments that have a positive effect on the environment and its custodians, as already demonstrated in our growing portfolio of camps in Namibia.

Summer has arrived in Namibia and Ultimate Safaris wants to highlight all the reasons why you want to visit us from January to March. WHY TRAVEL NOW? This Green Season has traditionally been considered the least popular season to visit Namibia, although this is something of a mystery as the same time of year is considered ‘peak’ season in our neighbour South Africa.

Huab Under Canvas now offers an even more enjoyable experience after the addition of a delightful new rock pool at the camp. This provides a great place to cool off during the midday heat as well as some stunning views out over a tributary of the //Huab River. The pool is equipped with comfortable pool loungers and a self-help mini-bar and it offers a very welcome and refreshing respite from the heat that is often experienced in Damaraland.

As is the case with all living organisms, evolution is a fact of life. Whilst not a living organism, life at SOSSUS UNDER CANVAS has still been one of transformation and evolution, growing and adapting to the desert conditions, and ensuring that Ultimate Safaris continues to offer a life enriching Sossusvlei experience.

The perfect solution to that FAQ on what guests should bring along on a Namibian safari as gifts! Ultimate Safaris and the Conservation Travel Foundation have partnered with a Namibian owned outdoor retailer with a significant online presence and a staunch supporter of Namibian conservation efforts, and created an online portal where guests which are imminently travelling to Namibia with Ultimate Safaris, can purchase much needed field uniforms and gear on a cost recovery basis.

In partnership with the Lion Recovery Fund, Africa’s leading ecotourism operators, &Beyond, Conservation Travel Foundation by Ultimate Safaris, Singita and Wilderness Safaris, have joined forces to launch the Lionscape Coalition – an innovative initiative that has seen four commercial competitors come together to help secure a future for Africa’s lions and their landscapes. Africa’s lion population has halved in the past 25 years, and the species is now officially classified by the IUCN as ‘Vulnerable’, with the West African subspecies ‘Critically Endangered’.

Ultimate Safaris is delighted to introduce the latest value-add at the exclusive-use Villa, the Nest @ Sossus.  Have your own private yoga instructor and masseuse for the duration of your stay at The Nest @ Sossus at additional costs by prior arrangement.  Designed by Porky Hefer, one of Africa’s most awarded creative personalities, and decorated by the up and coming Maybe Corpaci, The Nest @ Sossus was conceptualized using the structure of a Sociable Weaver nest as inspiration.  Our own exclusive villa experience best for groups of between four and seven people staying for a minimum of three days.

We have now introduced a fleet of trail bikes at Sossus Under Canvas, more specifically Titan Comp Plus Trail Bikes. These bikes are a game changer in respect of trail riding as their simple setup means they are the perfect ‘do it all’ bike. Plus tyres add traction, help with stability and soak up the small bumps, so they are perfect for any rider looking for extra confidence out on the trails or more grip to have just a little more fun. Specifications include a lightweight frame, Sram 1 X 11 drivetrain, dropper post, Shimano Hydraulic Brakes and 27.5” X 2.80” tyres.

Ultimate Safaris are delighted to announce the opening of The Nest @ Sossus, the private Villa located on the private Namib Tsaris Conservancy near Sossusvlei. The Nest @ Sossus was designed using the unique structure of a Sociable Weaver nest as inspiration. It took eight years, including a three-year build, to bring this project to fruition and this has resulted in one of Namibia’s most extraordinary private villas in terms of both design and décor. The Nest was designed by Porky Hefer, created by Swen Bachran, and decorated by Maybe Corpaci.

Ultimate Safaris is delighted to introduce our Namibia Under Canvas Safari (scheduled departure) which will begin in 2019.